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Spotlight On: Summer Shoes

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Summer has finally arrived, meaning we can finally retire the boots that have been our trusty pal for the past few months. I always notice a wider variety of shoes in the shops and online during the warmer months, probably because the weather allows us to opt for a more statement style or a colour that just would not cut it during winter. To give you a bit of inspiration, here are my picks of the best shoes to rock this summer with some tips on how to style and when to wear them.

This outfit reminds me of something you'd wear to a picnic, only a really cool picnic with glitter cupcakes and green tea. These sandals are currently not available online but there are similar styles all over the place - nothing beats a chunky shoe this year. As well as wearing it with something girly as seen above, you can pair these with a pair of denim cut offs and a crop top if you're just hanging around, or with a patterned shirt (paisley and oriental prints are so now).

This outfit is perhaps more tailored to those who prefer a chic yet on trend look, as opposed to the slightly more out there outfits I tend to favour. I named this outfit what I did as I can totally see a city girl wearing this somewhere like New York or Milan. The skirt is fairly formal especially with the sandals but the grey tee and shades tone it down a notch. These sandals are perfect for this summer as metallics are everywhere, and silver is the best way to nail the trend in a subtle way. If you're not one for wearing heels during the day, these can be worn out to dinner with a simple monochromatic dress or - if you feeling daring - another metallic piece!

I like to think of this look as what Tiger Lily from Peter Pan would have worn had she attended Woodstock festival, hence the title. These shoes are a real staple for summer, especially if you're the kind of girl who likes a lot of white and lace. They add a slightly more grown up notion to a flowy hippy dress or a maxi skirt, making them perfect for cool summer evenings on holiday. They would also look good during the day with a pair of frilly socks peeking out and a playsuit and hat.

What are your summer staple shoes - leave me a comment and maybe even a picture!

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British Mermaid is a fashion and personal style blog written by me, Cara, a 21 year old fashion stylist living in Hertfordshire, UK. I'm a huge Disney aficionado and I can always be found wearing pink, glitter and/or rainbows and wandering around a museum. On my blog I document my personal style, talk about issues that matter to me and share my journey as a stylist, among other cool things I see and do!